ANDIRON

andiron, firedog, dog, dog-iron

(noun) metal supports for logs in a fireplace; “the andirons were too hot to touch”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

andiron (plural andirons)

A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side

Synonyms

• firedog

Anagrams

• nonarid

Source: Wiktionary


And"i`ron, n. Etym: [OE. anderne, aunderne, aundyre, OF. andier, F. landier, fr. LL. andena, andela, anderia, of unknown origin. The Eng. was prob. confused with brand-iron, AS. brand-isen.]

Definition: A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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